Scotland plays host to a range of marathons (26.2 miles), some on the road and some on trails. If you are looking for a marathon challenge in Scotland, here are the races to choose from.
Latest news: Another new race: Road to the Isles Marathon on May 11, 2019.
Date | Race | Details |
Feb-23 | Glentress Trail Marathon | Trail; also a half marathon and 10k |
Feb ? | Fetteresso Forest Marathon | Trail; TBC |
Mar-03 | Meadow’s Marathon | Road |
Mar-24 | Loch Katrine | Road; entries open Dec 29 |
Apr-28 | Stirling Marathon | Road; also a half marathon |
May-18 | Cape Wrath Challenge | Trail; A week-long running festival from May 12 to 18 |
May 25/26 | Edinburgh Marathon | Road; also a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior races |
Jun-09 | Strathearn Marathon | Road |
Jul-07 | Dundee Marathon | Multi terrain |
Jul-07 | St Magnus Marathon, Orkney | Road; also 5k and 10k |
Jul-28 | Fort William Marathon | Trail |
Aug-04 | Mhor Marathon | Trail; relay option |
Aug-10 | Marathon Hebrides | Road: A to B |
Sept ? | Highland Perthshire | Road; also a half marathon and run-bike option |
Sep-08 | Islay Marathon | Road; relay option |
Sep-08 | Glencoe Marathon Gathering | Trail; also a half marathon and 10k |
Oct 19 | Dramathon | Trail; also relay, hlaf maratho & 10k |
Oct-06 | Loch Ness Marathon | Road; also a 10k and corporate challenge |
Oct? | Loch Rannoch Marathon | Road; tbc |
Tell me if I have missed a Scottish marathon off this list.